Amanda Dahl

St. Louis

Digital Editor and Staff Writer at Ladue News

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This modern interior by Studio Sweet-Schuler exudes sophistication

1 month ago | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

Drive through the stone towers at the corner of South Hanley and Clayton, and you are entering the enchanting Lake Forest subdivision located in St. Louis’ Clayton neighborhood. Developed in the early 1930s, Lake Forest leads you along winding lanes to admire historic homes that mimic country estates – with the benefits of proximity to the city’s conveniences.
Cryosaunas gain popularity in the St. Louis area

1 month ago | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

Cryotherapy has been hailed by the likes of Lebron James, Jennifer Aniston, Cristiano Ronaldo and Hailey Bieber for its healing and antiaging properties – but is this just a wellness fad or is there proof of curative benefits from it? We spoke with Kevin Cloninger, PhD, about the accessibility to this trending treatment and its effectiveness. “Cryotherapy harnesses your body’s natural survival mechanisms,” says the executive director of the Anthropedia Center for Well-Being.
Check out this beauty pop-up series in the St. Louis area

1 month ago | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

The ultimate in pampering is now being served up in the prettiest package at Ladue-based BOCA Orthodontic + Whitening Studio’s new pop-up event series.
Missouri History Museum plans ambitious exhibits to reintroduce St. Louis

1 month ago | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

The Missouri Historical Society, which operates three sites including the Missouri History Museum, announced its $36 million capital campaign on Valentine’s Day of this year, and visitors can already see the impact of this initiative in the immersive 1904 World’s Fair exhibit, with much more to come, including a complete redesign of the museum’s second floor and an annual celebration. “We’re more than 80% toward that goal,” president and CEO Jody Sowell says.
Coolest kids in town: Meet St. Louis' polar bear cubs

2 months ago | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

A hush falls over the crowd beginning to gather just outside Saint Louis Zoo’s Polar Bear Point. Eyes dart from one entrance to the next. “Ooh,” murmurs the chorus of onlookers, as the zoo’s newest residents step into the daylight, sauntering out into their habitat with the aloofness of celebrities. Kallik and Kallu, 2-year-old twins, are full of young male energy and are therefore difficult to photograph together, or so we’ve been told.
Dermatologist-approved moisturizers for dry skin

Mar 28, 2025 | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

As we shift in seasons (and hope to leave behind a bitterly cold winter), your skin may be in full recovery mode. We spoke with a local dermatologist, Dr. Katie McGuinness of Schweiger Dermatology Group in Chesterfield, about the best way to combat dry, itchy and sometimes even cracked or painful skin.
Readers chose these winners for the 2025 LN Platinum List

Mar 21, 2025 | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

LN’s annual Platinum List celebrates the best of the best in the St. Louis area as chosen by our readers. Think about the everyday comforts in your life. Among those, do you count your go-to coffee shop? Your favorite spot to dine out on a Friday night? The salon where you get your hair cut? The shop where you found your favorite pair of jeans? Who do you trust to educate your child? To handle your finances? Who do you go to for your wellness and medical needs?
Luxury travel experiences you won't want to miss this year

Mar 5, 2025 | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

Dreaming of the perfect escape this year? That’s the easy part. Planning your ideal vacation requires time, knowledge and resources. If those are a valuable commodity to you, these travel agencies can take the hard part off your plate – leaving you to dig into new experiences on the ultimate getaway. Read on for tips on what to ask before you book a trip and where to go this year. Altair Travel, 2025 S.
3 reasons to consider a cruise this year

Mar 5, 2025 | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

As you plan your great escape this year, how do you decide on the ideal mode of travel to meet your luxury vacation needs? Rachel Peters of Brentwood Travel – a travel agency specializing in ocean and river cruises as well as group travels and custom itineraries – advises on why a cruise might be the best fit for making your dream vacation a reality. You don't have to settle on one location. Too many locales on your vacation list to narrow down?
How to find a local personal trainer that fits your workout style

Jan 21, 2025 | laduenews.com | Amanda Dahl

Looking to get in shape or prioritize your health this year? We spoke with two certified personal trainers who own fitness clubs in the St. Louis metro about how to find the right fitness guide for you. Vet your potential personal trainerLook for professionals who are and remain educated in their field. “Ideally, they have a degree in exercise science or a health-related field and a nationally recognized certification,” says Dale Huff, co-owner at NutriFormance.